Secondhand and Thirdhand Smoke Linked to Cervical Cancer Risk
Third-hand smoke is the invisible remnant of tobacco smoke that clings to surfaces. An analysis of data from the China Kadoorie Biobank study found that women with frequent exposure to either second-hand or third-hand smoke had a 22-24% increased risk for cervical cancer over the following decade when compared with their peers with less exposure to cigarette use. Environmental Research, September 2022